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Steve's Fish Shop

1019 Sturt St, Ballarat Central VIC 3350, Australia

Recommended by 14 people

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Find Steve's Fish Shop

1019 Sturt St, Ballarat Central VIC 3350, Australia

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+61 3 5332 2247
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM Thursday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM Friday: 11:00 AM – 8:30 PM Saturday: 11:00 AM – 8:30 PM Sunday: Closed

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Steve's Fish Shop

Stepping into Steve's Fish Shop feels like a retro pit stop done right—crisp, golden chips bundled in traditional paper parcels instead of soggy boxes. Road-trippers pulling off Sturt Street count on oversized portions of minimum chips dusted in chicken salt, fried dimmies, and classic takeaway burgers. Behind the counter, regulars get greeted by name while fryers turn out piping-hot potato cakes and flake. It is straightforward, no-nonsense takeout wrapped hot and handed straight across the counter.

  • Oversized Minimum Chips: Portions run noticeably huge, fried until crisp outside and fluffy within, dusted generously with chicken salt.
  • Traditional Paper Wrapping: Hot takeaway orders stay true to tradition, wrapped tight in paper parcels rather than packed into cardboard boxes.
  • Old-School Counter Service: Friendly counter conversations and familiar greetings for regulars preserve the classic milk bar fish shop feel.
RestaurantFish & ChipsTakeaway

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Why Choose Steve's Fish Shop

Generous portions, nostalgic paper wrapping, and friendly counter service in Ballarat Central.

  • Consistently Crisp Hot Chips

    Chips are fried to order with chicken salt, achieving an extra-crunchy exterior while remaining fluffy inside.

    Overall, very pleased with the service, the brand of chicken salt and ultimately how crispy my chips were.

    Emma

  • Oversized Portion Generosity

    Standard minimum chip orders are famously generous, easily exceeding individual meal expectations.

    The "minimum fries" were probably wrongly named, as the quantity was certainly beyond what we both expected.

    DL 741

  • Classic Paper Wrapping

    Orders are bundled in traditional paper parcels rather than cardboard packaging, preserving genuine takeaway heritage.

    wrapped in paper not served on a cardboard tray

    Ree K

  • Community Counter Hospitality

    Counter interactions maintain old-fashioned charm where owners take time to chat and regulars are greeted by name.

    While we were waiting, two regular customers came in to collect their food and were greeted by name.

    Erin Beck

  • Hearty Refuel for Travellers

    Located conveniently on Sturt Street, it offers road-trippers a satisfying, fast takeaway pit stop.

    4 hungry travellers very satisfied.

    Boots

  • Old-School Takeaway Pit Stop

    Classic takeaway favourites like burgers and fried dim sims provide a quick, dependable midday bite.

    Sensational old school burger and the dimmies were spot on. Great chat with the owner about the history of the business.

    Les Mosonyi

Customer favourites and traditional takeaway staples cooked to order

  • Chips

    Today I tried Steve's for the first time and ordered a minimum chips super crispy...AND THEY CERTAINLY WERE THAT!!!

    Emma

  • Burgers

    Amazing fish and chips but the highlight were the burgers.

    John Gee

  • Flake

    AMAZING FISH & CHIPS! My mate & I ordered two flakes ($7 each) and minimum fries ($4) for a total of $18.

    DL 741

  • Steak Sandwich

    My steak sandwich was amazing. The steak quality was spot on, cooked perfect and good not tough.

    Ladyglittersparkle

Before you head over

Helpful advice on portions, ordering, and timing for your visit to Steve's Fish Shop.

  • Plan Around Oversized Chip Portions

    A minimum chips order is exceptionally generous and easily satisfies multiple people. Stick to a minimum serve unless feeding a large gathering.

  • Request Extra Crispy Chips

    If you prefer your chips extra crunchy with chicken salt, ask counter staff when ordering—patrons note they gladly accommodate requests for well-crisped batches.

  • Call Ahead for Quicker Pickup

    To save time during dinner rushes or weekend travel stops along Sturt Street, phone ahead to have your fish, burgers, or souvlakis ready for counter pickup.

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